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The UW System announces a plan to start a statewide fundraising campaign to double need-based financial aid to $12 million.
Related: "UW System is looking for donations," Wisconsin State Journal, April 11.
Also: "Board of Regents launch scholar fund," Daily Cardinal, April 11.
Student senates from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Fond du Lac, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stout and UW-Superior presented their priorities to the Board of Regents on Thursday; student priorities include increased financial aid and measures to retain UW faculty and staff.
The Board of Regents approved a request today at its April meeting to raise tuition at UW-Platteville to provide enhanced student services.
Almost 1,000 UW-Stout students protested picketers from a Kansas-based church.
Related: "Four Westboro Baptists meet 1,000 protesters at UW-Stout," Badger Herald, April 11.
Also: "1,000 UW-Stout students drive protesters off campus," weau.com, April 11.
And: "Stout students unite against protesters," WQOW, April 10.
The UW-Stout community, still mourning the loss of three students in a house fire, is shaken by the loss of another student who died of a brain hemorrhage.
Wisconsin is a national focus with UW-Madison's Kohl Center hosting the taping of the popular game show "Jeopardy" today and tomorrow.
Related: "'Jeopardy!' stops in Madison," Badger Herald, April 11.
Also: "Madison in 'Jeopardy!'," Wisconsin Radio Network, April 11.
An editorial supporting the suggestion of a Midwest think tank that includes political and academic leaders to help the Midwest be more competitive in the global market.